Washington is nearing a decision on artificial‑intelligence regulation, sparking a showdown between federal authorities and states that have already passed a wave of AI bills. Lawmakers in Congress are exploring ways to use the National Defense Authorization Act and a leaked White House executive order draft to preempt state laws, while industry groups and pro‑AI political action committees argue that a patchwork of state rules threatens innovation. Representative Ted Lieu and a bipartisan AI task force are drafting a sweeping federal package, but the effort faces opposition from both lawmakers and state attorneys general. Leer más →

A political action committee backed by Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI president Greg Brockman has singled out New York Assembly member Alex Bores as its first target. The PAC, called Leading the Future, was formed with a commitment of more than $100 million to support policymakers who favor a light‑touch approach to AI regulation. Bores, the chief sponsor of New York’s bipartisan RAISE Act, says the group’s tactics are a direct response to his efforts to require large AI labs to adopt safety plans and disclose critical incidents. The clash highlights growing tensions between Silicon Valley and state legislators seeking stronger AI safeguards. Leer más →